Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James challenged the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to "make the next step" after the Wolves eliminated the Lakers from the 2025 NBA playoffs. The two shared a quick exchange on the court following Minnesota's 103-96 win in Game 5:

The Timberwolves managed to finish off the Lakers in Game 5 with Edwards dropping 15 points and 11 rebounds in the clincher. As Edwards was taking in some fresh air outside the arena -- and receiving some heckling from Lakers fans -- he dropped a "Boyz n the Hood" reference.

The national media widely predicted the Lakers to defeat the Timberwolves. That wasn't far from Anthony Edwards's mind after Wednesday's series-clinching win.